The death of a loved one is always tough, leaving a void for loved ones left behind. Keela Shackell-Smith channelled her pain to found the Grief Café and support bereaved civil servants to help them overcome isolation, connect and move …
I mulled over how to begin this blog for some time. I asked myself – will anyone listen to what I have to say? I decided – of course they will, so get writing! I grew up in a working-class …
This second blog in our bereavement series, aims to ease and open up conversations between managers and staff about grief and loss. Below, three civil servants share their thoughts on these vital conversations. Siân and manager Angela, both work in …
The results are in - this week, we are looking back on our 2020 Top 3 Most Popular Blogs on the Civil Service Blog Channel. Civil Service careers The coveted top blog was written by Andrew Cullinane with a useful …
Following the tragic loss of his beloved daughter Eloise to suicide in 2018, civil servant Adam Land channelled his grief, determined to improve support for colleagues struggling with bereavement and loss. As part of this year's National Grief Awareness Week …
